hydrogenation

hydrogenation definition - medical

hy·dro·gen·a·tion (hīˌdrə-jə-nāˈshən, hī-drŏjˌə-)

noun
The addition of hydrogen to a compound, especially to solidify an unsaturated fat or fatty acid.

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